Meals and Breaks
How many breaks do you get on a 8 Hour shift?
What are all guests required to do before visiting a love one?
Sign- in at the front desk.
What is the most common type of dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease
What is the code word for resident Elopement?
Code Silver or Grey
In addition to the required uniform, what must staff wear when serving food from the kitchen?
1. Hair net
2. Apron
By what time must an employee take their meal break during an 8-hour shift?
Before the end of the 5th hour of work.
What is code yellow?
Fall
Name one common early symptom of dementia.
Memory loss (especially short-term memory)
(Accept: confusion, difficulty finding words, misplacing items)
What is elopement in a memory care or RCFE setting?
When a resident leaves the community or a safe area unsupervised and at risk.
What are all of the Sierra Ridge resident current diets?
1. Regular
2. Mechanical
3. Puree
What should staff do if they are unable to take their required meal break before the end of the 5th hour?
Immediately notify their supervisor and ensure the missed or delayed meal break is reported according to company policy
What is the expectation for staff when they observe a safety concern or hazard within the community?
Immediately report it to a supervisor and take appropriate action to ensure resident and staff safety
(Accept: document per policy, correct the issue if safe to do so)
True or False: Dementia is a normal part of aging.
False
What is the first action staff should take if a resident is suspected missing or has eloped?
Immediately notify the supervisor/management and initiate the community’s elopement protocol (search procedures)
If you buss a resident’s plate and notice they have not eaten their meal, what are your next steps?
Offer the resident an alternative meal options.
What are two potential consequences for the community if meal and rest break laws are not properly followed?
Scenario:
Resident Tony has a designated Power of Attorney (POA), Laurie. Laurie has instructed the Med Tech that no one is permitted to take Tony out of the community. A visitor, Brittany from Tony’s church, arrived requesting to take him out to lunch.
Question:
Is Tony permitted to leave the community with this visitor?
What is one appropriate way to respond when a resident with dementia is confused or believes something that is not true?
Redirect, validate their feelings, and avoid arguing
(Accept: reassurance, distraction, calm communication)
Name one common risk factor that may increase a resident’s likelihood of elopement.
Dementia, confusion, wandering behaviors, exit-seeking, or recent changes in condition/environment
(Any one is acceptable)
How long should a resident’s meal tray remain in the room before it is removed?
Two Hours Max!
True or False: Employees can skip their meal break if the shift is busy.
False
What are two key actions staff should take to ensure a positive experience for residents, families, and visitors in the community?
Name two common behavioral symptoms of dementia that staff may observe in memory care.
Agitation, wandering, aggression, sundowning, anxiety, hallucinations
What are two key preventative measures staff should take to reduce the risk of elopement?
When assisting a resident during mealtime, what are two key responsibilities staff must follow?